Author: ARNOT, JUDGE DAVID M.
Title: Treaty Implementation: Fulfilling the Covenant
Description: Saskatoon, Office of the Treaty Commissioner 978-0-9782685-0-3. (ISBN: 978-0-9782685-0-3). 2007, 1st thus. (Cloth, 8vo) Near fine in fine dust jacket. xxxiv, 246pp. "This report headed by the Treaty Commissioner Judge David Arnot sets out the process to renew and revitalize the numbered treaties signed by the Crown with the First Nations of Saskatchewan. Chapter 2 covers the intent of the original numbered treaties, including the Elders' understanding of the treaty principles, Canada's understanding of the intent of treaties, the Royal Proclamation of 1763, and Legislative Policies and the Indian Act. Chapter 3 details the various approaches to treaties held by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, the government, and the Treaty Commissioner. Chapter 4 covers the historical background to treaties including the impact of the Indian Act, residential school policy, and the Great Depression. The remaining chapters explain the impact of socio-economic factors, and the commitment required to implement and fulfill the treaties. Various appendices complete the report. An excellent overview of the importance of treaties in Canadian history and law.".

Keywords: North American Indian, Canadian Law, Canadian Prairies, Canadiana, Law, Native Law, North American Indian, Saskatchewan 9780978268503


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